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Region 4 Conferences bring educators together for powerful days of learning, connection, and inspiration.
Each event is designed to strengthen teaching and leadership, spark fresh ideas, and provide solutions that directly impact student success. Grounded in our commitment to improve student achievement, build educator capacity, and support schools and communities, our seasonal conference lineup connects you with leading voices, hands-on strategies, and a network of peers from across Texas.
Summer Events (June-August)
Early Childhood Special Education Collaboration Conference
Tuesday, July 7–Wednesday, July 8
Engage with early childhood experts, explore research-based practices, and gain classroom-ready strategies to support young learners in building strong foundations for success.
The Teacher’s Toolkit: Essentials for Every Educator
Thursday, July 16
The Teacher’s Toolkit Conference is a one-day professional learning experience for early-career educators and educators refreshing foundational classroom skills. Participants choose one of two July 2026 date options and register through the same registration page.
School Nurse Summer Conference 2026
Friday, July 17
Prepare for the upcoming school year at our comprehensive Summer School Nurse Conference. This one-day intensive is designed to bridge the gap between clinical excellence and organizational leadership, with evidence-based updates tailored to the K-12 environment.
The Teacher’s Toolkit: Essentials for Every Educator
Monday, July 20
The Teacher’s Toolkit Conference is a one-day professional learning experience designed to support early-career educators as they build confidence, clarity, and effective classroom practices.
Reading by Your Design: Choose Your Own Adventure Summit
Friday, July 31
Embark on a one-day professional learning adventure designed to empower educators to personalize their journey with Reading by Design®! This summit puts participants in the driver’s seat—choosing from a variety of interactive breakout sessions that fit their interests, goals, and students’ needs.
Fall Events (September–November)
Accountability Impact Summit
Tuesday, September 15
The Region 4 Accountability Impact Summit will help you create the vision for the new school year with a focus on insights and strategies to understand the latest TEA ratings and leverage them to improve student outcomes. Prepare your district leaders for a strong start.
Science Conference
Wednesday, October 21
Join fellow educators for a one-day science conference designed to help you build 3D learning experiences that spark curiosity, deepen understanding, and empower students to think, investigate, and problem-solve like scientists.
School Safety Expo
Thursday, October 29
The School Safety Expo is a free, in-person event open to anyone passionate about creating safer schools, including educators, law enforcement, emergency responders, families, and community members. If you care about school safety, you belong here.
Speech-Language Pathology Conference
Friday, November 6
This one-day, in-person conference equips school-based SLPs and assistants with practical, high-impact strategies to break down communication barriers and help students with disabilities thrive in and beyond the classroom.
Winter Events (December–February)
Dyslexia Conference
Thursday, December 3
Celebrate the brilliance of every learner. Discover how the science and strength of dyslexia inspire evidence-based practices, innovative tools, and lasting literacy success.
Bilingual/ESL Conference
Wednesday, December 10
Join fellow educators, leaders, and specialists for a one-day conference focused on proven strategies, supports, and practices that ensure emergent bilingual students succeed across all grade levels and content areas.
Social Studies Conference
Wednesday, January 27, 2027
Join fellow educators, leaders, and specialists at the Region 4 Social Studies Conference, a dynamic one-day learning experience designed to inspire and equip social studies professionals at every grade level.
School Counselors' Symposium
Friday, February 5, 2027
This one-day event brings together counselors from elementary through high school to engage in professional learning, explore best practices and TEA updates, and connect with colleagues while addressing key topics in student wellness, readiness, and support.
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